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2027 Presidential election: the rules for 500 sponsorships explained

Candidates for the 2027 presidential election must secure 500 sponsorships from elected officials by March 12.

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The fact

These signatures, from at least 30 departments, ensure national representativeness.

The process aims to prevent frivolous or marginal candidacies.

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Ce système de parrainages permet de filtrer les candidatures et d'assurer une légitimité minimale aux prétendants à l'Élysée. Les petits partis devront mobiliser leurs réseaux pour atteindre le seuil requis.

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